Thousands took to the streets to celebrate annual Pride Parade in London
Thousands took to the streets of London to celebrate the annual Pride Parade. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the partial dicriminalisation of homosexuality in the UK.
Thousands took to the streets of London on Sunday in celebration of Pride Parade.
Our fabulous flagbearers who led the #PrideInLondon parade! #LoveHappensHere pic.twitter.com/EqGtPP6QGn
— Pride in London (@LondonLGBTPride) July 8, 2017
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Dressed in elaborate costumes or wearing rainbow-colored clothes, the participants gathered at north of Oxford Circus on Regent Street in Central London and marched to Whitehall, near Downing Street.
Yassss trust the @V_and_A crew to werk it #MuseumPrideLDN @LondonLGBTPride #LoveHappensHere ?? pic.twitter.com/FieKZJymQU
— Dan Vo (@DanNouveau) July 8, 2017
According to the Sun, staff from the Metropolitan Police, London Ambulance Service and London Fire Brigade were nominated to launch the parade. Police officers also participated as paraders snapped photos with the law-enforcement officials.
Final snaps from @LondonLGBTPride for tonight! Great day…. let's start the count down to 2018!! ?#LoveHappensHere #WeStandTogether pic.twitter.com/JmpfiIlGnJ
— C/Insp Chris Casey (@BTPCasey) July 8, 2017
Also, flags flew in front of official buildings marking the 50 year anniversary.
We had an amazing time marching in the #PrideInLondon's parade alongside our emergency service partners. ?#WeStandTogether pic.twitter.com/3mzq48BHtp
— BTP (@BTP) July 8, 2017
In honour of the parade, the iconic rainbow flag was projected on to the river front of the Palace of Westminster.
London’s Mayor was also present at the parade.
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London will always be a beacon of inclusiveness, acceptance and diversity. Have a great Pride London. #LoveHappensHere #PrideInLondon pic.twitter.com/MyGns8E8cv
— Sadiq Khan (@SadiqKhan) July 8, 2017
Marking 50 years since the partial decriminalisation of homosexuality in the UK, this year, the organizers launched an exclusive miniseries that celebrates LGBT+ history, telling the highs and lows of activism, acceptance and love in the city.
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